CVE-2026-118762

9.3 CRITICAL 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution

What it is

Monkeytype is a minimalistic and customizable typing test. Prior to 26.43.0, the .github/workflows/fix-formatting.yml workflow runs on pull_request_target with repository write permissions, checks out a fork pull request, installs dependencies from the fork's package.json, and invokes the fork-controlled oxfmt binary. Because actions/checkout persists the elevated GITHUB_TOKEN in Git configuration until after untrusted code executes, an external contributor whose pull request receives the format label can run arbitrary code, read or exfiltrate the token, and push repository content or modify pull requests and issues. The issue affects the repository CI workflow, not the Monkeytype application or user data. This issue is fixed in version 26.43.0.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-10-28 19:20 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2026-10-29 17:18 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-11-04 02:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.3 CRITICAL (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2026-10-29 17:18 UTC
Last modified: 2026-11-04 02:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-829
Record status: Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Is it in your code?

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record